How to get from Wood Dale to Cortland by bus and train?

From Wood Dale to Cortland by bus and train

To get from Wood Dale to Cortland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 12 bus from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station to Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $15.75.

227min$15.75
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wood Dale
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #57| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Dusable Turnaround
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wood Dale to Cortland

The distance between Wood Dale, Chicago and Cortland, Chicago is approximately 78.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 227 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wood Dale to Cortland by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Wood Dale

Wood Dale is located at Wood Dale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Bensenville.

Train stations close to Wood Dale:

  • Bensenville
  • Itasca

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wood Dale to Cortland?

    The fastest way takes 227 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct train between Wood Dale and Cortland in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wood Dale to Cortland in Chicago?

    The MD-W train line goes from Wood Dale station near Wood Dale to #2242| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #2242| Chicago Union Station station near Cortland in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Wood Dale to Cortland in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Wood Dale and Cortland in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wood Dale to get to Cortland in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-W train from the Wood Dale station near Wood Dale in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wood Dale and Cortland in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #2242| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Cortland in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Wood Dale to Cortland?

    The ride from Wood Dale to Cortland costs $15.75.